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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
3 points

See a speech therapist. There is a lot you can do to improve your speech as well as form a better mentality towards acceptance of the disability. ...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2016
4 points

If you've never gone before, why not find a speech therapist now? Make sure they specialize in stuttering though....

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2016
11 points

Don't. Please don't. Your words aren't filth. You aren't filth. You're a valuable person with valuable things to share. Seek help. [National Suicide Prevention Hotline](http://www.suicidepreventio...

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commentr/StutterMay 24, 2016
3 points

You can't "stop it". You can only learn how to better control the severity and frequency of your stutter through therapy. ...

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commentr/StutterMay 16, 2016
2 points

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation, that sucks. Not being able to communicate effectively is extremely frustrating and it must be scary having it affect potential jobs. I recommend you seek a ...

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commentr/StutterMay 14, 2016
1 points

I would strongly recommend that you carry on with the speech therapy. A child's mind is like a sponge and it soaks everything it comes in contact with. Given time, fruits of therapy will show. I say t...

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commentr/StutterMay 14, 2016
2 points

You might find this [StutterTalk episode](http://stuttertalk.com/ep-511/) about issues with Lidcombe and challenges in finding alternative approaches, specifically in Australia, interesting. Janet Be...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2016
1 points

I would say speech therapy is quite useless, especially for someone as young as your son and not to worry about it. Hopefully his stuttering phase wont last. ...

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postr/StutterMay 12, 2016
2 points

Therapy/help for my pre-schooler

Therapy/help for my pre-schooler Hi all First up just to mention that I have a mild covert stutter myself, so I'm no stranger to the condition. My son (now 3.5yrs) has had a stutter for about 9 mont...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

I really don't know if my blocking/stuttering would be considered that bad though. I'm not sure if it's because of being shy, or something worse. Should I see a professional to see if it's really that...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
2 points

You say you don't want to go to therapy or speech therapy, and I get that, really, I do. For some reason there is still a lot of stigma attached to therapy and can make some people feel like they're f...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

Speech therapy is great for some people, so don't be afraid. It didn't help me, but I haven't been in years, and I've seen it be effective for others. And don't let it hold you back! People will alwa...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

See an SLP. You can limit the sessions if price is an issue. Say "I have three sessions to help me make this better," (for example). They may not be able to help your stutter in three sessions, but...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

What may or may not work is different from person to person. That's why it's important to try a variety of methods/techniques (preferably in a therapeutic setting) to see if something helps improve th...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

I think the biggest thing that can happen to us is we start beating up our own selves, making the problem worse. I used to notice, even before I spoke, I would BELIEVE that I would stutter. For years,...

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commentr/StutterMay 11, 2016
1 points

That sucks, but it's great you told him off, even after stuttering. Shows a lot of self respect to do that, even when you're feeling like shit. I would look into therapy. Real therapy, not the pointle...

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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2016
1 points

McGuire program. Search on the web. It's basically 4 day courses held every 6months ( at various places around the world). I was in the same position as you before , but I can handle myself...

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commentr/StutterMay 8, 2016
3 points

I think the first thing you need to do is consult a speech therapist. I have a speech impediment but I don't let hold me back. I don't let it define who I am. If someone wants to poke fun, let them...

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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2016
1 points

You could just push through it or find a slp. I wouldn't try to forget about it or deny it from personal experience. I also have many situations where I'm fluent and others I'm a train wreck, e.g. i...

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commentr/StutterApr 28, 2016
1 points

Have you seen a psychologist, psychoanalyst or any of the likes? A good way to reduce anxiety is to talk about it with a professional, someone who can help you. ...

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